replacing thermostat
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From: salt lake city, utah
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
super easy, you should invest in a haynes repair manual. it well tell you step by step how to replace anything really and there only like 20-25 bucks at autozone or checker.
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From: Riverside County
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 litre
Some are, some aren't. Standard maintenance stuff, piece of cake. But anything major, maybe beyond the standard tune-up mechanical aptitude.
+2 on the Hayne's. Consider it your Cherokee "bible".
+2 on the Hayne's. Consider it your Cherokee "bible".
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From: Riverside County
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 litre
Such dedication........*sniff* I am humbled........
LOL! Just messin' But you have a good point. Know how to use the Hayne's..........and the intimate secrets of your Cherokee will open up to you. But just like good lovin', don't be afraid of getting a bit dirty. Damn! New sig line.
LOL! Just messin' But you have a good point. Know how to use the Hayne's..........and the intimate secrets of your Cherokee will open up to you. But just like good lovin', don't be afraid of getting a bit dirty. Damn! New sig line.
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From: Arkansas
Year: 1987 & 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
One caveat when dealing with 4.0 thermostat housing.
Make sure you tighten the bolts equally, DO NOT TORQUE ONE DOWN THEN THE OTHER.
You will need a new housing if you do.
It will break an ear off the housing.
I've broke two so far.
I as being extra careful on the second and still broke it.
YOu can get the bottom bolt out without removing the belt and back in if your careful too.
Make sure you tighten the bolts equally, DO NOT TORQUE ONE DOWN THEN THE OTHER.
You will need a new housing if you do.
It will break an ear off the housing.
I've broke two so far.
I as being extra careful on the second and still broke it. YOu can get the bottom bolt out without removing the belt and back in if your careful too.
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From: Walkersville, Md. 21793
Year: 87
Engine: 4.0
And when you start doing mods on your XJ. Loose the haynes manual and get "Eric's" book . http://ericsxj.com/
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